Proper Tire Pressure
One of the most looked over car maintenance details is the importance of maintaining the vehicle’s proper tire pressure. Although some people may not realize this, keeping the car’s tires at the recommended pressure is important for both keeping the vehicle safe, and for preventing future problems down the road. If the vehicle’s pressure is not at the recommended pressure, then the car’s handling characteristics could be seriously altered. Also, without the proper tire pressure, the tires would develop an uneven wear pattern; therefore the tires would have to be replaced sooner than expected. Here are the steps needed in order to maintain a recommended tire pressure:
1) Find the vehicle’s recommended tire pressure. This can be found either on the inside of the driver’s door, or inside the glove compartment.
2) Remove the tire’s valve cover. Using a tire gauge, check the tire’s current pressure, measured in PSI (Pounds-Per-Square Inch), and then compare it to the recommended value.
3) Pump air into the tire using a pump (which can be found at most gas stations) until the recommended value is met. If too much air is added, press the stem which is located in the middle of the valve until the desired pressure is found
Tire Valve:
Tire Gauge:
Tire Being Inflated:
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